Animal Shelter
The Cherokee County Animal Shelter accepts strays, surrendered and lost and found animals and tries to return them to their owners.
To submit a lost or found pet, email a photo and description of the pet, along with where he or she was lost or found, to [email protected].
If you see your lost pet on our Facebook page, please email [email protected] and include the Animal’s ID number and your contact information. You may also call the shelter at 864-487-0161.
Pets available for adoption are housed at the Humane Society of Cherokee County. Email the Humane Society at [email protected].
Donate
If you would like to help the Cherokee County Animal Shelter & Rescue by making a donation, please click the button below.
State and Local Laws
Section 47-4-50Â of the South Carolina Code of Laws governs pets.
Restraint
An animal must be kept under restraint by means of a chain, leash, fence or other restraining device, or must be sufficiently near the owner or keeper to be directly under their control and obedient to that personâs commands, or must be on the ownerâs property or on property with that ownerâs permission, or within a vehicle. Failure to comply may result in jail time and/or a fine of $155.
Failure to Inoculate
Pets must be inoculated annually by a licensed veterinarian. Failure to comply may result in jail time and/or a fine of $845.
Local ordinances
To view the Cherokee County ordinances pertaining to animals, click here.